Rewatching The Magic: A Disney Fan Podcast

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A new podcast where two childless, adult Disney fans rewatch the media that shaped their lives to see if the Magic lives on...

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    • May 26, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 1h 35m AVG DURATION
    • 292 EPISODES


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    Latest episodes from Rewatching The Magic: A Disney Fan Podcast

    RTM NEWS - Podcast on Hiatus

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2025 7:37


    Due to circumstances beyond our control, Rewatching The Magic will be going on hiatus for the foreseeable future. We will attempt to release shorts/reels and episodes on a sporadic basis until we are able to bring the show back full time. Thank you to all of our listeners for joining us on our podcast journey so far. We will return. We just don't know when. Keep subscribed to our podcast feed and our social media outlets for future updates. Music: Channel Intro 5 by Sascha Ende Link: https://filmmusic.io/en/song/12411-channel-intro-5 All our social media links:  https://linktr.ee/rewatchingthemagic If you're able, please give blood. The American Red Cross: https://www.redcross.org/ Immigrant Legal Resource Center: http://www.ilrc.org Trans Life: http:/www.translife.org Reproductive rights are human rights. LGBTQ+ rights are human rights.

    RTM 282 - Mickey Mouse Double Feature

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2025 65:05


    We see London. We see France. At two tales, we take a glance. Two adaptations of classic literature starring Mickey Mouse and friends.  The Prince and The Pauper (1990) Mickey, Donald, Goofy: The Three Musketeers (2004) Music from https://filmmusic.io "Glitter Blast" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) All our social media links:  https://linktr.ee/rewatchingthemagic If you're able, please give blood. The American Red Cross: https://www.redcross.org/ Immigrant Legal Resource Center: http://www.ilrc.org Trans Life: http:/www.translife.org Reproductive rights are human rights. LGBTQ+ rights are human rights.

    RTM 281 - Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (2016)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2025 86:40


    With the final season of Andor being released, we're going to the film that introduced us to Cassian, 2016's Rogue One. From digitally resurrecting dead actors to showing why Darth Vader has his reputation, we find out if this film is one with The Force. Music from https://filmmusic.io "Glitter Blast" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) All our social media links:  https://linktr.ee/rewatchingthemagic If you're able, please give blood. The American Red Cross: https://www.redcross.org/ Immigrant Legal Resource Center: http://www.ilrc.org Trans Life: http:/www.translife.org Reproductive rights are human rights. LGBTQ+ rights are human rights.

    RTM 280 - Angels in the Outfield (1994)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2025 85:06


    We taking ourselves out to the ballgame with 1994's Angels in the Outfield. We discuss the 1051 film this was sort-of based om, the baseball strike that happened the same year, and some other films that came out around the same time. Is this movie the answer to our prayers? Or is it a swing and a miss? Music from https://filmmusic.io "Glitter Blast" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) All our social media links:  https://linktr.ee/rewatchingthemagic If you're able, please give blood. The American Red Cross: https://www.redcross.org/ Immigrant Legal Resource Center: http://www.ilrc.org Trans Life: http:/www.translife.org Reproductive rights are human rights. LGBTQ+ rights are human rights.

    RTM 279 - White Men Can't Jump (1992)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2025 93:02


    WARNING: STRONG LANGUAGE. We still have March Madness as we hit the court with 1992's White Men Can't Jump. One of Woody Harrelson's first steps to becoming a leading man during the ending days of Cheers. And just before Wesley Snipes became an action star. Does this movie a slam dunk? Or does it never get enough lift to hit the rim? Music from https://filmmusic.io "Glitter Blast" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) All our social media links:  https://linktr.ee/rewatchingthemagic If you're able, please give blood. The American Red Cross: https://www.redcross.org/ Immigrant Legal Resource Center: http://www.ilrc.org Trans Life: http:/www.translife.org Reproductive rights are human rights. LGBTQ+ rights are human rights.

    RTM 278 - The Luck of the Irish (2001)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2025 53:28


    Happy St. Patrick's Day! We return to the Disney Channel Original Movies with 2001's The Luck of the Irish. Is this film blessed by the Land of Éire? Or is it just filled with blarney? Music from https://filmmusic.io "Glitter Blast" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) All our social media links:  https://linktr.ee/rewatchingthemagic If you're able, please give blood. The American Red Cross: https://www.redcross.org/ Immigrant Legal Resource Center: http://www.ilrc.org Trans Life: http:/www.translife.org Reproductive rights are human rights. LGBTQ+ rights are human rights.

    RTM 277 - Dumbo (1941)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2025 59:21


    We go back to the golden era of Disney for one of their shortest films, 1941's Dumbo. We find out if this elephant can still fly. Music from https://filmmusic.io "Glitter Blast" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) All our social media links:  https://linktr.ee/rewatchingthemagic If you're able, please give blood. The American Red Cross: https://www.redcross.org/ Immigrant Legal Resource Center: http://www.ilrc.org Trans Life: http:/www.translife.org Reproductive rights are human rights. LGBTQ+ rights are human rights.

    RTM 276 - Daredevil (2003)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2025 109:55


    As Daredevil becomes Born Again, we go back to 2003 to the first theatrical film. Grab some Electric Nachos as we see if this film is without fear over 20 years later. Music from https://filmmusic.io "Glitter Blast" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) All our social media links:  https://linktr.ee/rewatchingthemagic If you're able, please give blood. The American Red Cross: https://www.redcross.org/ Immigrant Legal Resource Center: http://www.ilrc.org Trans Life: http:/www.translife.org Reproductive rights are human rights. LGBTQ+ rights are human rights.

    RTM 275 - The Three Caballeros (1945)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2025 66:30


    We're off to Latin America to have a fiesta with the Three Caballeros. We celebrate the 80th anniversary by going into the events that led to the film's creation and the lasting association Panchio and Jose had with Donald Duck. Music from https://filmmusic.io "Glitter Blast" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) All our social media links:  https://linktr.ee/rewatchingthemagic If you're able, please give blood. The American Red Cross: https://www.redcross.org/ Immigrant Legal Resource Center: http://www.ilrc.org Trans Life: http:/www.translife.org Reproductive rights are human rights. LGBTQ+ rights are human rights.

    RTM 274 - Wish (2023)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2025 84:41


    2023's Wish was the culmination of Disney's 100 Years of Magic. Did it succeed in celebrating all that came before? Or did it crumble trying to cram a century of storytelling into one film? Music from https://filmmusic.io "Glitter Blast" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) All our social media links:  https://linktr.ee/rewatchingthemagic If you're able, please give blood. The American Red Cross: https://www.redcross.org/ Immigrant Legal Resource Center: http://www.ilrc.org Trans Life: http:/www.translife.org Reproductive rights are human rights. LGBTQ+ rights are human rights.

    RTM 273 - Captain America: The Winter Solider (2014)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2025 84:04


    Before we enter a Brave New World, we go back to Sam Wilson's first appearance in the MCU in 2014's Captain America: The Winter Solider.  Music from https://filmmusic.io "Glitter Blast" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) When the Marvel Cinematic Universe's continuity is on point: Jasper Sitwell https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NVtIyVvmHAI Other sounds: Marvel Ultimate Alliance All our social media links:  https://linktr.ee/rewatchingthemagic If you're able, please give blood. The American Red Cross: https://www.redcross.org/ Immigrant Legal Resource Center: http://www.ilrc.org Trans Life: http:/www.translife.org Reproductive rights are human rights. LGBTQ+ rights are human rights.

    RTM 272 - Pretty Woman (1990)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2025 77:50


    Warning: Strong Language. Pretty Woman, walkin' down the street! The 1990 romantic comedy was the breakout film for Julia Roberts. We see if this 90's twist on Pygmalion is still the talk of the town. Music from https://filmmusic.io "Glitter Blast" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) All our social media links:  https://linktr.ee/rewatchingthemagic If you're able, please give blood. The American Red Cross: https://www.redcross.org/ Immigrant Legal Resource Center: http://www.ilrc.org Trans Life: http:/www.translife.org Reproductive rights are human rights. LGBTQ+ rights are human rights.

    RTM 271 - Brother Bear (2003)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2025 106:16


    Tell everybody we're on our way with 2003's Brother Bear. Can the music of Phil Collins strike a second time? Does this movie handle bears better than Brave did? And why is the Wolf of Wisdom such a doofus? Music from https://filmmusic.io "Glitter Blast" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) All our social media links:  https://linktr.ee/rewatchingthemagic Immigrant Legal Resource Center: http://www.ilrc.org Trans Life: http:/www.translife.org Reproductive rights are human rights. LGBTQ+ rights are human rights.

    RTM 270 - To Be or Not To Be (1983)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2025 87:51


    Mel Brooks heils himself in 1983's To Be or Not To Be. A remake of the 1942 film of the same name. We compare both films. And find out why this remake never reached the comedic heights of the original. Music from https://filmmusic.io "Glitter Blast" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Other sounds: "To Be of Not To Be" by Mel Brooks All our social media links:  https://linktr.ee/rewatchingthemagic The American Civil Liberties Union: https://www.aclu.org/ The National Network of Abortion Funds: https://abortionfunds.org/ The Trevor Project: https://www.thetrevorproject.org/ Reproductive rights are human rights. LGBTQ+ rights are human rights.

    RTM 269 - Frozen II (2019)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2025 99:19


    We journey Into The Unknown with 2019's Frozen II. How could Disney follow-up on the runaway hit that was the first film? Was this film The Next Right Thing? Or did it leave us Lost In The Woods? Music from https://filmmusic.io "Glitter Blast" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Beth Kinderman's album, "The Hero's Journey" https://bethkinderman.bandcamp.com/album/the-heros-journey All our social media links:  https://linktr.ee/rewatchingthemagic The American Civil Liberties Union: https://www.aclu.org/ The National Network of Abortion Funds: https://abortionfunds.org/ The Trevor Project: https://www.thetrevorproject.org/ Reproductive rights are human rights. LGBTQ+ rights are human rights.

    RTM 268 - The Absent-Minded Professor (1961)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2025 78:21


    Happy New Year! We kick off 2025 with some old school Disney, 1961's The Absent-Minded Professor. A rare black-and-white Disney movie. Will the power of Flubber raise this film to great hights? Or should this be forgot in days of Auld Lang Syne... Insurance.  Music from https://filmmusic.io "Glitter Blast" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) All our social media links:  https://linktr.ee/rewatchingthemagic The American Civil Liberties Union: https://www.aclu.org/ The National Network of Abortion Funds: https://abortionfunds.org/ The Trevor Project: https://www.thetrevorproject.org/ Reproductive rights are human rights. LGBTQ+ rights are human rights.

    RTM 267 - The Sound of Music (1965)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2024 85:49


    The hills are alive with 1965's The Sound of Music. One year after Julie Andrews was practically perfect as Mary Poppins, she does it again to tell the story of the Von Trapp Family Singers. A story of love of family and country as the 1938 German occupation of Austria happens around them. Music from https://filmmusic.io "Glitter Blast" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) All our social media links:  https://linktr.ee/rewatchingthemagic The American Civil Liberties Union: https://www.aclu.org/ The National Network of Abortion Funds: https://abortionfunds.org/ The Trevor Project: https://www.thetrevorproject.org/ Reproductive rights are human rights. LGBTQ+ rights are human rights.

    RTM 266 - Jingle All the Way (1996)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2024 63:24


    Merry Christmas! We're dashing through the stores trying to find a Turbo Man toy with 1996's Jingle All The Way. Does this still hold up as a satire of the over-commercialization of Christmas? And what do an unmade Planet of the Apes movie and a plagiarism lawsuit have to do with this? Music from https://filmmusic.io "Glitter Blast" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) All our social media links:  https://linktr.ee/rewatchingthemagic The American Civil Liberties Union: https://www.aclu.org/ The National Network of Abortion Funds: https://abortionfunds.org/ The Trevor Project: https://www.thetrevorproject.org/ Reproductive rights are human rights. LGBTQ+ rights are human rights.

    RTM 265 - The Lion King 1½ (2004)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2024 65:20


    As Disney releases their Lion King prequel, Mufasa, we dive back into the direct-to-video movies to look at the first time they attempted it. 2004's The Lion King 1½ shows how Timon and Pumbaa met as well as their adventures alongside those of the events of the original film.  Music from https://filmmusic.io "Glitter Blast" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) All our social media links:  https://linktr.ee/rewatchingthemagic The American Civil Liberties Union: https://www.aclu.org/ The National Network of Abortion Funds: https://abortionfunds.org/ The Trevor Project: https://www.thetrevorproject.org/ Reproductive rights are human rights. LGBTQ+ rights are human rights.

    RTM 264 - While You Were Sleeping (1995)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2024 71:13


    There are many Christmas-themed romantic comedies, it's time we discussed one. 1995's While You Were Sleeping features Sandra Bullock at the height of her "girl next door" era. Does this succeed where so many other holiday romcoms fail, or will this leave us in coma? Music from https://filmmusic.io "Glitter Blast" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) All our social media links:  https://linktr.ee/rewatchingthemagic The American Civil Liberties Union: https://www.aclu.org/ The National Network of Abortion Funds: https://abortionfunds.org/ The Trevor Project: https://www.thetrevorproject.org/ Reproductive rights are human rights. LGBTQ+ rights are human rights.

    RTM 263 - That Thing You Do! (1996)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2024 64:25


    We take a look at the writing and directing debut of Tom Hanks, 1996's That Thing You Do! Is this story of one-hit Wonders as lasting as the catchy song that came from it? Or will be left "wondering" what happened to The Oneders? Music from https://filmmusic.io "Glitter Blast" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) All our social media links:  https://linktr.ee/rewatchingthemagic The American Civil Liberties Union: https://www.aclu.org/ The National Network of Abortion Funds: https://abortionfunds.org/ The Trevor Project: https://www.thetrevorproject.org/ Reproductive rights are human rights. LGBTQ+ rights are human rights.

    RTM 262 - Deadpool & Wolverine (2024)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2024 117:58


    For our five year anniversary episode, we look at Deadpool & Wolverine. Was this a suitable tribute to, not only the Fox X-Men universe, but pre-MCU Marvel movies as a whole? Music from https://filmmusic.io "Glitter Blast" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) All our social media links:  https://linktr.ee/rewatchingthemagic The American Civil Liberties Union: https://www.aclu.org/ The National Network of Abortion Funds: https://abortionfunds.org/ The Trevor Project: https://www.thetrevorproject.org/ Reproductive rights are human rights. LGBTQ+ rights are human rights.

    RTM 261 - Oz the Great and Powerful (2013)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2024 109:32


    Before everyone tries "Defying Gravity" at movie theaters, we take a look back at Disney's attempt at a prequel to The Wizard of Oz. 2013's Oz the Great and Powerful tells the story of how the Wizard came to Oz. Was this film as "Popular" as it's "Wicked" counterpart? Or is this simply "Something Bad"? Music from https://filmmusic.io "Glitter Blast" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) All our social media links:  https://linktr.ee/rewatchingthemagic The American Civil Liberties Union: https://www.aclu.org/ The National Network of Abortion Funds: https://abortionfunds.org/ The Trevor Project: https://www.thetrevorproject.org/ Reproductive rights are human rights. LGBTQ+ rights are human rights.

    RTM 260 - Finding Dory (2016)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2024 76:02


    We go back to the undersea world of Pixar with 2016's Finding Dory. We talk disability representation, the original sequel concept, how one explains that they were carjacked by an octopus. Just keep swimming and join us. Music from https://filmmusic.io "Glitter Blast" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) The American Civil Liberties Union: https://www.aclu.org/ The National Network of Abortion Funds: https://abortionfunds.org/ The Trevor Project: https://www.thetrevorproject.org/ Reproductive rights are human rights. LGBTQ+ rights are human rights.

    RTM 259 - Idiocracy (2006)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2024 92:38


    WARNING: Strong language. It's our 2024 US Presidential election special! We take a look at Mike Judge's 2006 film, Idiocracy. How well has this cult classic aged? Can this film still be considered satire? Does Brawndo actually have what plants crave? We travel 500 years into the future to find out. Music from https://filmmusic.io "Glitter Blast" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) The American Civil Liberties Union: https://www.aclu.org/ The National Network of Abortion Funds: https://abortionfunds.org/ The Trevor Project: https://www.thetrevorproject.org/ Reproductive rights are human rights. LGBTQ+ rights are human rights.

    RTM 258 - Prey (2022)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2024 133:36


    WARNING: Strong language. Spooky Month concludes with the a return to the Predator franchise. 2022's Prey is the earliest in the series timeline, taking place over 260 years before the original film. We find out if this prequel is a worthy addition to the franchise. Music from https://filmmusic.io "Glitter Blast" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) The American Civil Liberties Union: https://www.aclu.org/ The National Network of Abortion Funds: https://abortionfunds.org/ The Trevor Project: https://www.thetrevorproject.org/ Reproductive rights are human rights. LGBTQ+ rights are human rights.

    RTM 257 - Blade (1998)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2024 122:38


    WARNING: Strong language. Spooky Month continues with 1998's Blade. Marvel's first R-rated move. Marvel's first theatrical hit. And the film that paved the way for the MCU. We see what if the daywalker still has bite. Music from https://filmmusic.io "Glitter Blast" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Other Sounds: Control by Traci Lords The American Civil Liberties Union: https://www.aclu.org/ The National Network of Abortion Funds: https://abortionfunds.org/ The Trevor Project: https://www.thetrevorproject.org/ Reproductive rights are human rights. LGBTQ+ rights are human rights.

    RTM 256 - Halloweentown (1998)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2024 54:23


    Spooky Season continues. We return to the world of Disney Channel Original Movies by taking a trip to Halloweentown. The story of a young person finding out that they're from a family of magic users and has to fight a powerful magic user who wants to take over the world. Where have I heard that before? But this one has Debbie Reynolds in it, so that's a plus. Music from https://filmmusic.io "Glitter Blast" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) The American Civil Liberties Union: https://www.aclu.org/ The National Network of Abortion Funds: https://abortionfunds.org/ The Trevor Project: https://www.thetrevorproject.org/ Reproductive rights are human rights. LGBTQ+ rights are human rights.

    RTM 255 - James and the Giant Peach (1996)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2024 81:11


    Spooky Season begins. We are joined by Lindsay Smith for 1996's James and the Giant Peach. We discuss Henry Selick, Roald Dahl, and the uniqueness of a carnivorous rhinoceros. Music from https://filmmusic.io "Glitter Blast" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Lindsay Smith is the lead character designer on Hulu's Solar Opposites. Watch The Solar Opposites Halloween Special 2: The Hunt For Brown October, now streaming. The American Civil Liberties Union: https://www.aclu.org/ The National Network of Abortion Funds: https://abortionfunds.org/ The Trevor Project: https://www.thetrevorproject.org/ Reproductive rights are human rights. LGBTQ+ rights are human rights.

    RTM 254 - Smart House (1999)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2024 72:42


    AI Month concludes. We return to the world of Disney Channel Original Movies with 1999's Smart House. We find out if this "House of the Future" is truly a mother like no other. Music from https://filmmusic.io "Glitter Blast" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) The American Civil Liberties Union: https://www.aclu.org/ The National Network of Abortion Funds: https://abortionfunds.org/ The Trevor Project: https://www.thetrevorproject.org/ Reproductive rights are human rights. LGBTQ+ rights are human rights.

    RTM 253 - WALL-E (2008)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2024 93:40


    AI Month continues. 2008's WALL-E took many risks in it's presentation. From the main leads not being played by traditional actors, to almost the first half of the film being devoid of traditional dialogue. Also discussed: BURN-E (2008) Music from https://filmmusic.io "Glitter Blast" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) The American Civil Liberties Union: https://www.aclu.org/ The National Network of Abortion Funds: https://abortionfunds.org/ The Trevor Project: https://www.thetrevorproject.org/ Reproductive rights are human rights. LGBTQ+ rights are human rights.

    RTM 252 - Alita: Battle Angel (2019)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2024 117:42


    AI month continues. It took James Cameron almost 20 years to make a film based off of the Battle Angel Alita manga. But the film finally released in 2019. We head to Iron City to find out if this film is fit to be Final Champion. Also discussed: James Earl Jones passes away at 93 Music from https://filmmusic.io "Glitter Blast" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) The American Civil Liberties Union: https://www.aclu.org/ The National Network of Abortion Funds: https://abortionfunds.org/ The Trevor Project: https://www.thetrevorproject.org/ Reproductive rights are human rights. LGBTQ+ rights are human rights.

    RTM 251 - Robots (2005)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2024 98:57


    AI month continues. 2005's Robots was the second film from Blue Sky Studios. And the follow-up to their hit, Ice Age. Does this film really shine, or does it need to be sent to the Chop Shop? Music from https://filmmusic.io "Glitter Blast" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) The American Civil Liberties Union: https://www.aclu.org/ The National Network of Abortion Funds: https://abortionfunds.org/ The Trevor Project: https://www.thetrevorproject.org/ Reproductive rights are human rights. LGBTQ+ rights are human rights.

    RTM 250 - Real Steel (2011)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2024 144:17


    AI month begins. We step into the ring for rocking and socking robot boxing in 2011's Real Steel. Is this film a championship contender, or will it go down for the count? Music from https://filmmusic.io "Glitter Blast" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) The American Civil Liberties Union: https://www.aclu.org/ The National Network of Abortion Funds: https://abortionfunds.org/ The Trevor Project: https://www.thetrevorproject.org/ Reproductive rights are human rights. LGBTQ+ rights are human rights.

    RTM 249 - Up (2009)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2024 79:22


    We fly away to Paradise Falls with Pixar's 2009 film, Up. Does this movie embody the Spirit of Adventure, or should it wear the Cone of Shame? Music from https://filmmusic.io "Glitter Blast" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) The American Civil Liberties Union: https://www.aclu.org/ The National Network of Abortion Funds: https://abortionfunds.org/ The Trevor Project: https://www.thetrevorproject.org/ Reproductive rights are human rights. LGBTQ+ rights are human rights.

    RTM 248 - Inspector Gadget (1999)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2024 68:55


    Inspector Gadget was a beloved cartoon from the 1980's. We discuss the 1999 film adaptation that attempted to introduce the character to a new generation. Was this a "Go Go Gadget" success, or should it have been sent to the scrap yard? Music from https://filmmusic.io "Glitter Blast" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) The American Civil Liberties Union: https://www.aclu.org/ The National Network of Abortion Funds: https://abortionfunds.org/ The Trevor Project: https://www.thetrevorproject.org/ Reproductive rights are human rights. LGBTQ+ rights are human rights.

    RTM 247 - Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time (2010)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2024 63:35


    Based on the popular video game series, 2010's Prince of Persia was one of Disney's many attempts to replicate the success of Pirates of the Caribbean. Was Jerry Bruckheimer able to capture lightning in a bottle twice? Or did the Sands of Time run out on this one? Music from https://filmmusic.io "Glitter Blast" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) The American Civil Liberties Union: https://www.aclu.org/ The National Network of Abortion Funds: https://abortionfunds.org/ The Trevor Project: https://www.thetrevorproject.org/ Reproductive rights are human rights. LGBTQ+ rights are human rights.

    RTM 246 - Romy and Michelle's High School Reunion (1997)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2024 89:33


    PARENTAL DISCRESSION ADVISED! 1997's Romy and Michelle's High School Reunion came at the height of Lisa Kudrow's time on Friends. With Oscar winner Mira Sorvino completing the duo, we see if this film has attained success in adulthood or if it peaked in high school. Music from https://filmmusic.io "Glitter Blast" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) The American Civil Liberties Union: https://www.aclu.org/ The National Network of Abortion Funds: https://abortionfunds.org/ The Trevor Project: https://www.thetrevorproject.org/ Reproductive rights are human rights. LGBTQ+ rights are human rights.

    RTM 245 - The New Mutants (2020)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2024 70:00


    Mutant Month concludes. The New Mutants ended up being the last Marvel film produced under 20th Century Fox before Disney acquired the studio. We discuss everything from it's lengthy delay to tying into a Mr. Sinister plot that went nowhere. Music from https://filmmusic.io "Glitter Blast" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) The American Civil Liberties Union: https://www.aclu.org/ The National Network of Abortion Funds: https://abortionfunds.org/ The Trevor Project: https://www.thetrevorproject.org/ Reproductive rights are human rights. LGBTQ+ rights are human rights.

    RTM 244 - Deadpool 2 (2018)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2024 89:00


    PARENTAL DISCRESSION ADVISED! Mutant Month continues with 2018's Deadpool 2. We find out if maximum effort was put into this sequel. Music from https://filmmusic.io "Glitter Blast" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) The American Civil Liberties Union: https://www.aclu.org/ The National Network of Abortion Funds: https://abortionfunds.org/ The Trevor Project: https://www.thetrevorproject.org/ Reproductive rights are human rights. LGBTQ+ rights are human rights.

    RTM 243 - Logan (2017)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2024 109:17


    LISTENER DISCRESSION ADVISED. Mutant Month continues. 2017's Logan was meant to be the final performance of Hugh Jackman as the title character. We go back and discuss this final part of the Wolverine trilogy and see if it was worthy of that honor. Music from https://filmmusic.io "Glitter Blast" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) The American Civil Liberties Union: https://www.aclu.org/ The National Network of Abortion Funds: https://abortionfunds.org/ The Trevor Project: https://www.thetrevorproject.org/ Reproductive rights are human rights. LGBTQ+ rights are human rights.

    RTM 242 - X-Men: Pryde of the X-Men (1989)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2024 56:34


    Mutant Month continues. We go back to 1989 to the original X-Men animated pilot, Pryde of the X-Men. How different was to the X-Men animated series we would get a few years later? We also take a look at X-Men guest appearances in other Marvel animated shows. Also discussed: The Marvel Super Heroes (1966) - Dr. Doom's Day Spider-Man and his Amazing Friends (1981) - A Firestar is Born & The X-Men Adventure Music from https://filmmusic.io "Glitter Blast" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Other sounds: X-Men: the Arcade Game (1992) The Marvel Super Heroes Spider-Man and his Amazing Friends X-Men: Pryde of the X-Men The American Civil Liberties Union: https://www.aclu.org/ The National Network of Abortion Funds: https://abortionfunds.org/ The Trevor Project: https://www.thetrevorproject.org/ Reproductive rights are human rights. LGBTQ+ rights are human rights.

    RTM 241 - X-Men: Days of Future Past (2014)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2024 120:31


    Mutant Month begins. 2014's X-Men: Days of Future Past brought together the cast of the original X-Men trilogy with the cast of First Class. We talk both the theatrical version and the "Rogue Cut" of the film.  Music from https://filmmusic.io "Glitter Blast" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) The American Civil Liberties Union: https://www.aclu.org/ The National Network of Abortion Funds: https://abortionfunds.org/ The Trevor Project: https://www.thetrevorproject.org/ Reproductive rights are human rights. LGBTQ+ rights are human rights.

    RTM 240 - The Fox and The Hound (1981)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2024 69:48


    We close the book on the post-Walt era of Disney Animation with 1981's The Fox and The Hound. We discuss various topics from animators quitting during production to it's themes of prejudice. Music from https://filmmusic.io "Glitter Blast" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) The American Civil Liberties Union: https://www.aclu.org/ The National Network of Abortion Funds: https://abortionfunds.org/ The Trevor Project: https://www.thetrevorproject.org/ Reproductive rights are human rights. LGBTQ+ rights are human rights.

    RTM 239 - Flight of the Navigator (1986)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2024 72:16


    You are... The Navigator! We discuss 1986's Flight of the Navigator. We find out if Disney's attempt to capitalize off ET can soar high, or if not even the talents of Paul Reubens could get this off the ground. Music from https://filmmusic.io "Glitter Blast" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) The American Civil Liberties Union: https://www.aclu.org/ The National Network of Abortion Funds: https://abortionfunds.org/ The Trevor Project: https://www.thetrevorproject.org/ Reproductive rights are human rights. LGBTQ+ rights are human rights.

    RTM 238 - Inside Out (2015)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2024 79:22


    With the sequel on the horizon, we finally discuss the 2015 Pixar film, Inside Out. We go inside Riley's mind and find out "What if feelings had feelings?". Also discussed: Riley's First Date? (2015) Music from https://filmmusic.io "Glitter Blast" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) The American Civil Liberties Union: https://www.aclu.org/ The National Network of Abortion Funds: https://abortionfunds.org/ The Trevor Project: https://www.thetrevorproject.org/ Reproductive rights are human rights. LGBTQ+ rights are human rights.

    RTM 237 - Chip 'n Dale: Rescue Rangers (2022)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2024 78:18


    This week, we discuss the 2022 Chip 'n Dale: Rescue Rangers movie. Emulating Roger Rabbit with a hybrid world where animated characters and real-life people live together. We find out if The Lonely Island were able to craft a film that' was a worthy successor to the popular animated series. Music from https://filmmusic.io "Glitter Blast" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Other sounds: Family Guy The American Civil Liberties Union: https://www.aclu.org/ The National Network of Abortion Funds: https://abortionfunds.org/ The Trevor Project: https://www.thetrevorproject.org/ Reproductive rights are human rights. LGBTQ+ rights are human rights.

    RTM 236 - Roger Corman's Fantastic Four (UNRELEASED)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2024 96:13


    This week, we honor the passing of legendary director, Roger Corman. The story behind his Fantastic Four film is notorious. Made with a low budget, with no intention of ever being released. We go into the whole story. Music from https://filmmusic.io "Glitter Blast" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) The American Civil Liberties Union: https://www.aclu.org/ The National Network of Abortion Funds: https://abortionfunds.org/ The Trevor Project: https://www.thetrevorproject.org/ Reproductive rights are human rights. LGBTQ+ rights are human rights.

    RTM 235 - Rise of the Planet of the Apes (2011)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2024 116:43


    In 2011, the Apes franchise was rebooted. Telling the story from the beginning. We discuss Rise of the Planet of the Apes as well as how different this movie feels now having lived through a similar outbreak in real life. Music from https://filmmusic.io "Glitter Blast" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Other sounds: Brooklyn Nine-Nine The American Civil Liberties Union: https://www.aclu.org/ The National Network of Abortion Funds: https://abortionfunds.org/ The Trevor Project: https://www.thetrevorproject.org/ Reproductive rights are human rights. LGBTQ+ rights are human rights.

    RTM 234 - Planet of the Apes (1968)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2024 56:15


    Before there was a Kingdom, before there was a Rise, before we even went Beneath, there was the original Planet of the Apes from 1968. We go back to this classic to see how these "damn dirty apes" have lasted all these years. Music from https://filmmusic.io "Glitter Blast" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Other sounds: The Simpsons Spaceballs The American Civil Liberties Union: https://www.aclu.org/ The National Network of Abortion Funds: https://abortionfunds.org/ The Trevor Project: https://www.thetrevorproject.org/ Reproductive rights are human rights. LGBTQ+ rights are human rights.

    RTM 233 - Solo: A Star Wars Story (2018)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2024 116:57


    Happy Revenge of the Sixth. We venture into the past of Han Solo in Solo: A Star Wars Story. How did Han meet Chewie? When did Han get the Falcon? And what's so important about those dice that they made it a plot point in two movies? Music from https://filmmusic.io "Glitter Blast" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Other sounds: The Empire Strikes Back Mur Lafferty's website -  https://murverse.com/ The American Civil Liberties Union: https://www.aclu.org/ The National Network of Abortion Funds: https://abortionfunds.org/ The Trevor Project: https://www.thetrevorproject.org/ Reproductive rights are human rights. LGBTQ+ rights are human rights.

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